Author: Ellen Javernick

Grades: Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd

Synopsis: If you drop just one soda can out the window, it’s no big deal…right? But what if everybody did that? What if everybody broke the rules…and spoke during story time, didn’t wash up, or splashed too much at the pool? Then the world would be a mess. But what if everybody obeyed the rules so that the world would become a better place?

Debrief Questions:

• What are some other actions that would make the world crazy if everybody did that?
• Can you describe a time when someone hurt your feelings without realizing it? Do you think there has been a time when you didn’t realize how your actions might’ve negatively impacted someone else?
• Why is it important for everyone to respect the rules within a community?